Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Elmet Euclid LLC · Euclid, OH
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Elmet Euclid LLC (industrial) in Euclid, OH. You will lead the people and daily operations responsible for turning production plans into results.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, Machining, Capacity planning, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Ohio: typical posted base $75k–$97k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 95 production supervisor openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 101 other live production postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$97k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 88%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- ✓ EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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What You Will Do
You will lead daily manufacturing operations and frontline production employees, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to production and quality requirements.
requirements
- ✓Reinforce safe work practices and compliance with OSHA
requirements
and company policies
- ✓Partner with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues and minimize production downtime
- ✓Collaborate with Planning to align production schedules, staffing, and available capacity
- ✓Coordinate with Quality and Engineering to address production and process issues
- ✓Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance
- ✓Coach, mentor, and develop production employees
- ✓Provide ongoing performance feedback and conduct performance reviews
- ✓Address employee concerns and workplace issues appropriately and consistently
- ✓Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives
- ✓Communicate production priorities, performance, and issues across shifts and departments
Requirements
About You
You understand that effective production leadership happens on the manufacturing floor. You are comfortable making decisions, setting priorities, addressing performance issues, and working alongside your team when problems need to be solved.
Additional experience that can help you succeed includes
- ✓Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- ✓Production scheduling and capacity planning
- ✓Safety programs and OSHA
requirements
- ✓Production KPIs and visual performance management
- ✓Root-cause analysis and structured problem solving
- ✓Scrap, rework, and waste reduction
- ✓Employee coaching and performance management
- ✓Manufacturing quality systems
- ✓Regulated or highly controlled manufacturing environments
- ✓Precision metals, machining, fabrication, or advanced manufacturing
This Is Hands-On Manufacturing Leadership
This is not a leadership role that operates from behind a desk.
You will spend significant time on the manufactu
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Description
Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
21801 Tungsten Road | Euclid, Ohio 44117 | Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus Opportunity | Benefits Starting Day One
Lead the Team That Keeps Manufacturing Moving
Strong manufacturing performance starts with strong frontline leadership.
As a Production Supervisor at Elmet Technologies, you will lead the people and daily operations responsible for turning production plans into results. You’ll coordinate workflow, develop your team, solve problems on the floor, and work across departments to keep safety, quality, delivery, and productivity on track.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional who knows how to set expectations, build accountability, and create an environment where people can do their best work.
What You Can Build Here
- •Competitive salary based on experience
- •Annual bonus incentive opportunity
- •Benefits starting Day One , including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- •401(k) with employer contributions and profit sharing
- •Paid time off and paid company holidays
- •An opportunity to directly influence safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
- •Frontline leadership experience in advanced precision manufacturing
- •Opportunities to develop employees and strengthen team performance
- •Cross-functional experience partnering with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering
- •A visible role in continuous improvement and operational excellence
- •Career development and growth opportunities within Elmet Technologies
Your work will include
- •Lead and supervise daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals
- •Manage shift staffing, work assignments, priorities, and workflow
- •Monitor production performance and address gaps or obstacles in real time
- •Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality
You may be a strong fit if you bring
- •3–7 years of manufacturing experience
- •1–3 years of supervisory, team leadership, or similar frontline leadership experience
- •Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and shop floor operations
- •Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop production teams
- •Experience using production KPIs and performance metrics to manage results
- •Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance competing production priorities
- •Effective communication and conflict-resolution skills
- •A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
- •The ability to work effectively across Production, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering
- •A high school diploma or equivalent
An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or another regulated manufacturing environment is also preferred.
Defining Success
Success in this role is not simply hitting the production number. It means creating a safe, disciplined, and accountable operation that can deliver consistently.
You will be successful when
- •Employees work safely and established procedures are consistently followed
- •Production schedules and delivery commitments are met
- •Staffing and workflow are effectively aligned with production priorities
- •Productivity improves while scrap and rework are controlled
- •Production problems are identified quickly and addressed effectively
- •Equipment issues are escalated and resolved with minimal unnecessary downtime
- •Employees understand what is expected of them and take ownership of their work
- •Team members receive meaningful coaching, feedback, and development
- •Communication across shifts and departments is clear and consistent
- •The team maintains strong engagement, accountability, and performance
Additional Tools in Your Toolbox May Include
Your previous experience may include work as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Production Lead, Team Lead, or in another frontline manufacturing leadership position.